While it was proposed that Sheikh Salman lead a fact-finding committee in relation to the events of 2011, that committee was never formally established and never conducted any business whatsoever.

For the record, and in light of the recycling of historic allegations in the media, Sheikh Salman had absolutely no involvement in the identification, investigation, prosecution or mistreatment of any individuals as has been alleged.

– Sheikh Salman

Hakeem, who now lives in exile, told ITV News he was tortured and beaten for three hours.

He claims he was actually playing a match at the time of his alleged offence.